So... not sure who on my f-list likes Barbie?
But here it is, anyway... ^^ I recently found out about an amazing new line of Barbie from Mattel (c) called the 'Fashionista'. Now I've been a fan of Barbie for a long long time, ever since I was little, but the one thing I always really didn't like so much was just how... difficult a doll she was. Her legs barely bent and her arms never did. She pretty much just stood... or sat kind awkward-like with her legs sticking out in front of her. Now as a kid, I loved her anyway, and as an adult, I began collecting the Collector's line of Barbies which I pretty much just keep on my shelf on their stands to look pretty and enjoy, but as I discovered the Japanese Momoko and the American dolls like the Fashion Royalty, I started wishing Mattel wasn't so stupid and behind the times. >> They make a pretty doll, sure, but I want to pose her...
And then... they came out with the Fashionistas. Jointed. Barbies. Wrists, elbows, shoulders, under-bust, hips, and knee joints. Freaking. Fan-tas-tic. I was like... :D when I first saw them and rushed to Toys-R-Us to see them in person. I was not disappointed. (Well, keep in mind this is a Barbie we're talking about and you won't be, either XD). The new line is really very poseable with hundreds of natural looking poses. Her wrists and elbows swivel in their joint and turn, and she can do the splits! She holds her poses well and comes with really funky clothes and nice makeup - she still has that Barbie Super!Grin XD but if you like Barbie, you kind of have a soft-spot for it, too, I would imagine. :3 The new line could be better made, with noticeable seam lines on all the dolls I saw. And the plastic she's made of, while it feels nice, is also soft enough that those stupid clear elastics Mattel insists on strapping their dolls down with actually leave marks on her. But all-in-all, I am so ecstatic about this new line that I went and did something I don't often do - I took pictures of a fashion doll. XD
Yay Barbie!
This is the 'Artsy' Fashionista Barbie.
Artsy has really nice makeup - with complimentary mauves and purples and a highlight of gold around her pretty eyes. It's more understated than any of the other 5 in the line, and her features are rounder and softer while her skintone is a gorgeous milk-chocolate brown. She is, undoubtedly, my favourite of the 6. :3
Her hip + under-bust joint let her stick out that hip with a whole lot o' attitude! >3
When was the last time you saw a Barbie doll standing on her own? :D
Granted, it is easier to lean her against a wall. XD
But with Artsy's chunky heels, it is definately do-able to get her to stand. :) It takes some balance, but it's do-able! XD
She's got such a bright, warm smile. :3
And she's so expressive with all that movement! <3 I'm in love with my Barbie...
Sort-of-Omake. XD This is what a 'Ballerina' should be able to do. Why a Barbie modeled after a dancer is normally cast now with legs that do not even move is beyond me. Mattel you are stupid! Make a jointed Ballerina Barbie!! >< That would rock~ :3
Anyhoo. That's it. My Jointed Barbie makes me Happy Happy. :3 Childhood dream meets Adult wish-come-true~ It's so awesome...
Coming up next... more happy news!! :D
And then... they came out with the Fashionistas. Jointed. Barbies. Wrists, elbows, shoulders, under-bust, hips, and knee joints. Freaking. Fan-tas-tic. I was like... :D when I first saw them and rushed to Toys-R-Us to see them in person. I was not disappointed. (Well, keep in mind this is a Barbie we're talking about and you won't be, either XD). The new line is really very poseable with hundreds of natural looking poses. Her wrists and elbows swivel in their joint and turn, and she can do the splits! She holds her poses well and comes with really funky clothes and nice makeup - she still has that Barbie Super!Grin XD but if you like Barbie, you kind of have a soft-spot for it, too, I would imagine. :3 The new line could be better made, with noticeable seam lines on all the dolls I saw. And the plastic she's made of, while it feels nice, is also soft enough that those stupid clear elastics Mattel insists on strapping their dolls down with actually leave marks on her. But all-in-all, I am so ecstatic about this new line that I went and did something I don't often do - I took pictures of a fashion doll. XD
Yay Barbie!
This is the 'Artsy' Fashionista Barbie.
Artsy has really nice makeup - with complimentary mauves and purples and a highlight of gold around her pretty eyes. It's more understated than any of the other 5 in the line, and her features are rounder and softer while her skintone is a gorgeous milk-chocolate brown. She is, undoubtedly, my favourite of the 6. :3
Her hip + under-bust joint let her stick out that hip with a whole lot o' attitude! >3
When was the last time you saw a Barbie doll standing on her own? :D
Granted, it is easier to lean her against a wall. XD
But with Artsy's chunky heels, it is definately do-able to get her to stand. :) It takes some balance, but it's do-able! XD
She's got such a bright, warm smile. :3
And she's so expressive with all that movement! <3 I'm in love with my Barbie...
Sort-of-Omake. XD This is what a 'Ballerina' should be able to do. Why a Barbie modeled after a dancer is normally cast now with legs that do not even move is beyond me. Mattel you are stupid! Make a jointed Ballerina Barbie!! >< That would rock~ :3
Anyhoo. That's it. My Jointed Barbie makes me Happy Happy. :3 Childhood dream meets Adult wish-come-true~ It's so awesome...
Coming up next... more happy news!! :D